It is unnecessary to list all the aspects of appropriate behaviour in our Association, however, the Committee and members of the ACGA expect the highest level of courtesy and good behaviour on and about the course. As a member, you and your guests ought to behave in a thoroughly responsible manner. It is in all our interest to maintain reasonable standards of dress and behaviour in keeping with national golf traditions.

To enjoy the game of golf, we should know and abide by the rules of the game. However, there are also "rules" for behaviour expected before, during and after our round of golf. This guide is to assist you in understanding the unwritten rules of golf etiquette.

General Etiquette

Good golf etiquette should be practiced on the course, in the clubhouse and at all other areas of the facility.

All local rules, as displayed in the clubhouse or on the scorecard must be adhered to without exception.

Appropriate courtesy and demeanour is essential so that players can enjoy their game and compete fairly.

Show respect to fellow golfers and Golf course staff.

Observe and respect our dress code

Only "soft spiked" shoes are allowed.

Changing in the Car Park is not permitted.

Always stand still and be quiet when another player is ready to hit.

Control your temper! Golf clubs are not helicopter blades and could cause injury.!

Any player not on the first tee and ready to play at his groups allocated time, his partners will tee-off (assuming the group in front are clear) and the late player(s) will have to walk the first hole, or as many holes as he/she needs to catch-up to his/her playing partners. Even if a player has just rushed onto the tee, if he/she is not ready to play after his partners have already teed-off, he/she must walk the hole.

Once his playing partners have left the tee, he/she must not play that particular hole and will therefore receive no points for that hole(s).

Slow play affects everyone playing behind you. A conscious effort to play in a timely manner will make golf more enjoyable for everyone.

Take your practice swings in advance of your turn to hit the ball.

Be ready to hit when it is your turn.

Proceed to your ball as soon as it is safe to do so.

No player shall play until the group in front are out of range.

Mark your score only after you leave the green.

Be aware that if there is a hole open in front of you, you may be playing too slow.

Players behind must be let through if you are delayed as a consequence of looking for your ball.

In every case, no more than five minutes can be spent searching for your ball.

If a during a match a group fails to keep its place and loses in distance by one clear hole on those in front, then the group should stand aside to allow the following group to play through on request being made.

Each ACGA group is allocated 4½ hours to complete a round of 18 holes as a standard. Thereafter a penalty of one stableford point for lateness and lateness and each 15 minutes in excess of the agreed standard time will be levied on the group.